New Podcast Episode: Stranger Things S5: Spoilers
Stranger Things Season 5 & Froster Tips
Happy Monday, Sweet and Condensed Fam!
Welcome back to the chaos. This week, we are recovering from two tragedies: The Stranger Things Season 5 finale and the state of Joshâs hair.
But the real horror story? The return to Hawkins.
We sat down to review the final season, and while we loved seasons 1-4, this one⌠hurt. Weâre talking about a finale where the stakes felt low, the wigs were distracting, and the âfamilyâ vibes might have ruined the direction.
In this episode, we cover:
The Acting: Why some performances felt like high school student films.
The MVP: A heartfelt ode to âDelightful Derrick,â the car commercial actor who saved the day.
The Pacing: Why we got a 7-minute battle and an hour-long Lord of the Rings-style goodbye.
Whether you were a die-hard fan or you checked out years ago, join us as we crash out over the end of an era.
Stranger Things S5: Spoilers #69
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Josh, Eric, and New Mexico Drew dive deep into the final season of Stranger Things. They discuss the highs, lows, and unexpected hair choices of the series finale. The crew breaks down character arcs, the impact of the Duffer Brothersâ direction, and whether the emotional payoffs landed or fell flat.
Timestamps & Key Topics
[00:00:20] â Frosted Tips & 2007 Vibes: The episode kicks off with banter about Joshâs new âfrosted tipsâ hairstyle, inspired by a 2005-themed New Yearâs Eve party gone wrong (or right?).
[00:01:08] â Season 5 Synopsis: A dramatic reading of the Stranger Things finale description, setting the stage for the discussion.
[00:04:46] â Initial Reactions: NMD shares his theory on why Season 5 didnât live up to the magic of Season 4 and discusses his dislike for the âHawkins Labâ plotlines.
[00:07:29] â Acting Critiques: A candid discussion about the performances in the final season, with specific critiques of Noah Schnapp (Will) and praise for others like Steve Harrington and Mrs. Wheeler.
[00:09:17] â The âFamilyâ Factor: The theory that the Duffer Brothers loved the cast too much to give them proper direction or high stakes, leading to a lackluster season compared to earlier ones.
[00:15:33] â Pacing Issues: Frustration with the imbalance between the short final battle and the hour-long epilogue.
[00:21:10] â Delightful Derrick: A shoutout to the new fan-favorite character, Derrick, who carried much of the season on his back.
[00:22:18] â Max and Lucas: The emotional payoff (and some missed opportunities) regarding Maxâs return and her reunion with Lucas.
[00:27:23] â Willâs Big Moment: A breakdown of Willâs coming-out scene, how it was handled amidst the chaos of the finale, and how Vecna used truth as a weapon.
[00:41:14] â Final Verdicts: Closing thoughts on the series as a whole. While glad to have an ending, the consensus leans towards disappointment with how the plane was landed.
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